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Single Moms’ Notebook: Celebrating Father’s Day with the kids
“What are you doing for Father’s Day?” “How are you going to spend the day?” As a single working mom, I’m sick of hearing about the holiday already. My relationship with my own father is great, but I’m talking about my son’s father. I’m sure that as single moms you have dealt with the negativity around Father’s... »
Is DHA actually helpful for growing children and moms?
DHA is currently advertised in products such as Enfamil Lipil as well as in prenatal vitamins. We hear how important DHA is but do we really know how helpful it is for growing children and moms? Before examining the benefits of DHA, what exactly does DHA stand for and what does it contain? DHA is Docosahexaenoic Acid. It is an omega-3 fatty... »
Eating Local: Homegrown Food, Your Health and Your Budget
At three o’clock in the afternoon, my husband, two young children and I piled into the car. It was time for our family trip to restock our tragically empty kitchen shelves and fridge, in preparation for the month ahead. While we go once a week to pick up fresh produce and dairy products, once... »
Making Healthy Food Fun for Kids
Let’s face it. Kids are not impressed by the culinary terms we might find appetizing. They are likely not going to be tempted by such dishes as, Toasted Almond Encrusted Tilapia, Lasagna Florentine or Savory Herb Roasted Chicken. The best way to make eating healthy foods fun for kids is to give the food... »
Sweet Rewards: Raising a healthy eater
My childhood diet consisted of sugary food from breakfast all the way through dinner. Doughnuts were typical in the morning and dessert wasn’t an occasional treat but an expected part of dinner and oftentimes, lunch. My mother was a fabulous baker and I have fond memories of eating her Suzy-Q cake and homemade chocolate... »
“Johnny good boy!”
Dina Drouillard married a really nice guy—or so everyone thought. Everyone with whom he worked thought he was great. His friends loved to make fun of his seemingly awkward demeanor. He was the “geek” of the group—clumsy, not a good dresser and told corny jokes. To the outside world he was “good ‘ol John.” Dina... »
Verbal and Emotional Abuse: My Story
One of my aims in life is to speak out against verbal and emotional abuse because it often is not recognized as a genuine form of abuse. I regularly include segments on this topic in my classes on emotions, love and relationships. I was actually surprised to find myself in that situation without knowing... »
Out of the Shadows: How I Escaped
My story isn’t much different from a lot of other women. I met a guy, we fell in love and I was ready to make a life with him. We were young, seventeen and eighteen respectively and thought we knew everything. It was my first real relationship outside of “dating.” All of my friends... »
Help! My mind needs a vacation
Have you asked your spouse if he “went potty” one too many times this week? Maybe you’ve used the signature tag “Thanks, Mommy” in an email. If so, it sounds like you are in desperate need of a mental vacation. But, where would you mentally go? Begin the mental vacation process by finding a semi-quiet place... »
More than Just a Ladies Night–Vacationing With Friends
Friendships, just like marriages, need rekindling too. There are times when we all find that we have taken a friend for granted. Or, perhaps we have let time overwhelm us and have not invested in the friendship like we once did. Innocently enough, friends drift apart as other aspects of our lives take priority—kids,... »
